The Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced that nomination forms are available for its 2019 “Community Sports Hall of Fame.”

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that residents will now be able to donate to the Citizens’ Election Fund when they pay their quarterly water and sewer bills.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball named Lisa Myers, a retired Howard County Police Department Captain, as the department’s new Chief. A 27-year veteran of the Howard County Police Department, Myers retired in January of 2018 as the Commander of the Human Resources Bureau, overseeing Employment Services and the Education and Training Division.

Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ Centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 21. However, regular trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will name Lisa Myers, a retired Howard County Police Department Captain, as the department’s new Chief at a press conference on Tuesday, January 7, in the Columbia/Ellicott Rooms at the George Howard Building at 11:30 a.m. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is committed to assisting federal workers and contractors impacted by the current government shutdown by requesting all county departments and agencies to aid where available.

A Howard County project to replace a partially collapsed storm drain pipe located under Frederick Road, approximately 500 feet east of Dunloggin Road, in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, January 14. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Monday, January 21.

A Howard County construction project to repair and stabilize an undermined stone retaining wall behind 3732 Old Columbia Pike in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, January 7. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early February.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) for the 2019-2020 term based on announcements made at the association’s Winter Conference this week in Cambridge, MD.

The County’s Department of Community Resources and Services will host its annual Preschool/Child Care Information Fair, “Children On Board,” on Sunday, January 27. The Fair provides parents, guardians, grandparents and child care personnel with a “one stop shop” for information on child care, pre-school and summer programs, as well as the opportunity for personal contact with teachers and program directors. 

Howard County's Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit program during its first open enrollment period of 2019. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, January 31, 2019. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will demonstrate his support of proposed legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, an effort intended to make drug costs more affordable for all Marylanders through a Board that will review and establish fair and affordable drug costs for Marylanders

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball directed the Department of General Services to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with purple lighting to honor the Baltimore Ravens AFC North Division Championship and in hopes of successful playoff run in the weeks ahead.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding the current federal shutdown.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has established the Spending Affordability Advisory Committee (SAAC) to prepare recommendations regarding revenues and expenditures for County government over the next five years.

Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of January 2019.

Howard County's Department of Public Works has begun removal of ash trees along some county-owned roadways due to emerald ash borer.

Howard County Government offices will be closed in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday on Tuesday, January 1. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced “Safe and Sound” – a flood mitigation and public safety plan for Ellicott City. The first phase of administration’s plan can be viewed online.

Together, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Senator Guy Guzzone, Senator Clarence Lam, Delegate Courtney Watson, Councilwoman Liz Walsh, Visit Howard County and the Ellicott City Partnership (ECP) will kick-off the Old Ellicott City “Holiday Bucks” voucher program on December 21 in a of show support for businesses.

Howard County Government is offering residents a variety of FREE holiday tree recycling options through the County’s “Merry Mulch” program.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Tourism and Ellicott City Partnership are offering a little extra incentive to shop in Old Ellicott City (OEC) this holiday season with OEC Holiday Bucks program. The program provides $10 spending vouchers redeemable at participating restaurants, shops and service providers within the OEC historic district. 

Howard County Government offices to close December 24 and December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will name current Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) Assistant Fire Chief Christine M. Uhlhorn as the department’s new Chief at a press conference on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Station #9, 5950 Tamar Drive in Columbia, Maryland at 11:00 a.m.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Human Rights invite the public to join them on December 26 for an evening celebrating Kwanzaa, a seven-day festival commemorating African-American culture and heritage.